Georgia Farm Life

This tour can be presented in an age-appropriate way to younger grades or elevated for older audiences.

Learn about life in North Georgia in the 1850’s through a facilitator-led exploration at our Smith farm.

Capacity: 200 students
Length: 2 Hours
Available Monday–Friday 10:00am-12:00pm*

Through viewing live demonstrations and exploring historic buildings, students will learn about day-to-day life of people in 1850’s North Georgia—both the Smith family who owned the farm, as well as the enslaved people who worked there. This tour allows students to understand both the challenges of living on a farm during this time, as well as the inequality that existed among the people who lived here. 

This is an outdoor program; please dress for the forecasted weather as it is rain or shine.  In case of severe weather, the program will be rescheduled. Please note, not all activities are handicapped accessible.

*If a school tour is booked on a Monday, please note that the museum is not open to the general public. Atlanta History Center will provide schools full access to the designated tour areas. However, additional spaces, exhibitions, historic homes, gardens, and the museum shop will be closed. The outdoor picnic areas are still available for groups that choose to have lunch onsite.

Standards Addressed

• SSKH3 (words and phrases related to chronology & time)
• SS1H1b (describe everyday life of historical figures)
• SS2G2 (cultural and geographic systems during different time periods)
• SS8H4 (westward expansion in Georgia)

These lesson plans are specifically designed to support both in-person and virtual school tours offered by Atlanta History Center; however, they are available for use by any educator. Atlanta History Center encourages teachers to preview all materials prior to use to determine the appropriateness for their particular grade level and students.

Email Us

For more information, please email schooltours@atlantahistorycenter.com.